The City of Cold Lake is making a significant investment in its two public cemeteries while providing residents with additional options for memorializing loved ones who have passed on. Along with traditional in-ground burial plots, five columbaria structures are now available at Lakeview Cemetery (2205 1 Ave.). Each columbarium unit …
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Significant upgrades planned for Millennium Trail
The City of Cold Lake will direct over $725,000 in federal funding to enhance Cold Lake’s trail network, including repairs and improvements to the Millennium Trail. The City qualifies for nearly $1 million through the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Public Transit stream, which is available …
Read More »Cold Lake encourages safe, responsible Halloween celebrations
The City of Cold Lake encourages residents who wish to celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating or handing out candy, to do so responsibly while adhering to all necessary health protocols. The City is not looking to impose any further restrictions relating to COVID-19 for Halloween celebrations beyond those required by Alberta’s …
Read More »Complex road reconstruction in Cold Lake enters final phase
The City of Cold Lake is nearing completion on a challenging roadway reconstruction project. The stretch of the 53 Avenue roadway between 57A Street and 58 Street in Cold Lake South has been under construction for some time due to complex soil conditions and a high water table. The deep …
Read More »Fire Prevention Week 2020 serves up fire safety in the kitchen
Cooking fires continue to be the leading cause of home fires in Alberta and most are preventable. Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020 and the City of Cold Lake and Cold Lake Fire-Rescue are urging residents to take simple steps to prevent fires in the kitchen. “Often when we’re …
Read More »New dredging method to be tested at Cold Lake Marina
A pilot project to test a new method of dredging will start immediately after the Cold Lake Marina is closed for the 2020 boating season. The last full day of Marina operations will be October 11, the City said in a press release Tuesday. All boaters are expected to have …
Read More »City and FCSS to celebrate National Family Week
For 35 years, Canadians have come together during the first week of October to celebrate and promote the importance of families with National Family Week. This year’s theme is “Stronger Together: Building Family Resilience” and The City of Cold Lake and Cold Lake and District Family and Community Support Services …
Read More »Cold Lake to consider allowing alcohol consumption in select parks
User groups and Liqour Act changes will bring this decision to city council. The City of Cold Lake will consider allowing the consumption of alcohol in picnic areas of City-owned and operated parks, following an amendment to the provincial Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act in June. The Act, which previously …
Read More »Highway lights in Cold Lake to be replaced
City to enhance lighting on Highway 28. The City is improving street lighting along Highway 28 between Cold Lake North and Cold Lake South by installing energy-efficient LED light fixtures. The current high-pressure sodium (HPS, also known as high-intensity discharge, or HID) lights were installed during the twinning of the …
Read More »Cold Lake not considering mandatory mask bylaw
As municipalities across Alberta continue to discuss the use of masks and face coverings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Cold Lake is not considering a mandatory mask bylaw. The Corporate Priorities Committee of Council this week was presented with information on mask bylaws being implemented …
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